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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
Land Worth Seven Million Dollars an
Acre In New York.
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The recent sale Of Broadway property was
a surprise 10 even the most extrayagant en-
thuSiast, since building 40x10O feet brought
100000. IL was the corner Of Cedar street,
which Is near the financial center, but even
with this advantage the price seems beyond
all reasonable estimate. The diagonally
opposite corner, with much wider front, was
purchased some years ago by the Equitable
Life insurance company for $4,000 and
this advance gives some idea Of the increased
value OF business property. At this rate
such land Is worth S7,0OO,OO0 and as Il Is
within 100 yards Of Trinity churchyard the
latter at the same valuation would be worth
dozen millions. or more. One Of the pc
euliar features In this city Is the narrow
lots which often seem like mere strips, and
yet are OF immense value. The corner Of
William and Cedar streets, for instance, Is
strip 121xlO0 feet. and yet it brought s53, 900
under the hammer. This NAV seem an enOr-
nous price for plat Of which L. would re-
qulre more than thirty 10 make an acre, and
yet, at the present rate OF Oftce rents, 10 Is
called very cheap. The real estate exchange
Is now the scene Of great excitement, and
some days the attendance seems like a mob.
Buyers bring their certified checks in their
pockets and business Is transacted with great
rapidity. All, indeed, seem to think that the
recent spurt in real estate Is only the begin
ming Of permanent advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
steamer saIerno Disabled.

NEW YORK, March 2S-The captain of the
steamer p. Caland from Rotterdam, which
arrived last night, reports having spoken on
the 23d instant, in lat. Ala, long. 5O5S, the
steamer Salerno, Captain Rogers, from Co
penhagen. The latter vessel was under sail.
the engine having been disabled The
weather was very stormy and she asked to
be taken in tow. The high cross seas pre-
vented getting hawser from the Caland to
the Salerno, and the latter undertook to keep
close to the former till morning. During the
night, however, it rained and showed vio-
lently, and the Caland lost sight of the Saler
no. A search was made for her in vain un-
til O'Clock the next morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
GENERAL NEWS.

Miss Mary Manning died at Wakefield
Sunday, aged l05 years. She was born in
Dublin, Ireland, in 1882, and came to this
country about thirty years ago.
The Hebrews OF the Eastern District Of
Brooklyn joined in mass meeting Sunday
evening. in memory Of Mr.. Beecher. A sub
scription to the monument fund was called,
which amounted to $2,059.
The greater part Of the small town of Ara
ca, n. Y, was destroyed by fire Sunday
morning, entailing loss Of $4,000.
The Sanderson steel works In Geddes, a
suburb Of Syracuse, N. Y, were DESTROYED
day morning. In an hour the buildings
which covered two acres OF ground were in
ruins. The total loss is upward Of S220 600.
The property belongs to the Sandersons of
Sheffield, Eng. who started the works about
twelve years ago.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29

Major Delano sold today the steamer
IN and M" built by him in Thomaston in
1886, to the Penobscot Navigation Companv
Of Bangor The terms are private. The
steamer will be coppered, painted, have new
guards put on her, new waist, and other
Improvements before leaving here When
done she viii be one of the finest boats in
Maine of her class.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
LOST THROUGH LAwTon.
Gate City Gas Company In the Hands
Of a Receiver.

NEW YORK. March 2S.-Despatches re-
ceived by Bradstreet state that the Gate CITY
Gas Company of Atlanta. Georgia, of which
the fugitive Walter E. Lawton, this city, was
treasurer and secretary is in hands of re-
ceiyer. The company was Incorporated with
capital stock of 100000. 1t began deliver
ing gas in June, 1884. About that time Law
ton claimed to be the largest stockholder
and bondhoider. The company three weeks
1921. .OOO
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29

,,bI bellows FALLS, vt, March 28.-Rowe
RoISse, RocSS, as iarmer era about 50 old living at
hung himself last night. He went "a he'd Vol, ~
usual but did not respond when called tbis
morning. and this noon the room was hroIan
into, and he was found hung to the bedoast
he had lost good many sheep lately bS; bv
to have been the cause. '"ppo'eu
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
Suddenly Made Rich

WATERBURY,, Conn.,, March 2s.-George
Hudson of this city and his daughters
Emma J. and Clara NJ, who run mi1linery
establishment at 102 South Main street. have
fallen heirs to $4,000 by the recent death. at
San Francisco, of James Hudson, bachelor
Hudson were brothers and left Berlin. Conn
forty years ago, James going to California
and George to Brooklyn, N. Y. where HE
family resided until 1886. mo
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
STORM in the Northwest.

CHICAGO, March Dispatches from va
rious points in Illinois, Iowa and Michigan
indicate that the snow and wind storm of
Saturday night aud Sunday was general and
heavy throughout the Northwest. At Dies
MONIES the streets were blockaded all day
Sunday, and trains were delayod. Fears
are felt there for the spring wheat which
has been soWn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29

A cave-in occurred near the workings Of
the Delaware & Hudson COmpany's mills In
Plans, Pa, last night, and the ground set
tied about four feet. Several pieces Of prop
erty in the vicinity we're greatly damaged.
Cracks eighteen inches In width can be seen
on the surface, and there are indications tnat
there will Be another and more serious fall
before many days.
Fire broke out on Main street in Memphis,
Tenn, at 1 80 o'clock sunday morning, ana
at one time q serious eOntlagration was
feared. The FIRE department, however, soon
after controlled the flames, ana put slight
damage was DONE
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
FROM LAWRENCE.
Impure Drinking Water.

LAWRENCE, Mass, March 2S.-The Mer-
rimac river water, which is largely used for
drinking purposes here, has during the past
winter reached an alarming state of impur-
ity almost to the point beyond which it can
not be used. Two years ago the Merrimac
was considered the purest water in New
England, but if the increase in impurity
continues much longer the use of the water
for drinking purposes will be impossible.
Much anxiety is felt here In the matter
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
The Flood at Bismarck RecedIne.

BISMARCK, March 2S.-The Northern Pa
cifc trains crossed the Missouri river bridge
and trestle, here today for the first time for
over week. The water has been falling
for three days and is shallow on the low.
lands. Another flood is expected when the
gorge at st. Wasburn breaks, but the North
ern Pacifc's precaution will prevent a fur
ther suspension of the transcontinental
travel
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29

brecht drew his revolver and commenced
shooting before they commenced their at
tack upon him. Albrecht says he came from
Viege, canton du Valais, Switzerland.
where his mother now resides, and 1t is re-
ported he has wealthy relatives in the West.
lie has been in this country about two
years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
Base Ball Notes

The Tufts College base ball nine win make
a trip through Maine early In the season.
p. O'Connell, formerly of Lewiston, and a
well-known base ball player, will play the
coming season, in Oshkosh.
The Interstate commerce bill viii not ma
terially Increase the travelling expenses OF
the New England League clubs this season
as they got Teduction of only 10 per cent
from schedule rates last season.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Investigating Commission.
eod1st2dor4thpnrm

WASHINGTON, March %.
Two candidates for the Pacific railroad in
vestigating commission are pushed forward
prominently. Senator Mcpherson, who
takes to himself the bulk of the credit for
the passage of the resolution, is earnestly
urging Ex-Gov. Albeit of New Jersey
while Senator Cullom brings out the Him
ois man he wished to have on the interstate
commerce commission, but whose chances
are blanked by the choice of Morrisons This
is David Filter, an old railroad man and
great friend of the Senator. The chances of
both are said to be good, those of Abbett
particularly so.
More Pensions Granted to Residents
of Maine.
[ Pensions have been granted to the follow
ing Maine people:
VILE Donnei' Delhys-
Betsy r, mother Of Mayo 7. Erskine. Augusta
MARIA T., widow OF Moses p. Piper Stark
James B, Hanson, original, Biddeford
Andrew j. Hatch, original Biddeford
ewJ. Hatch, original Alton
nenry Young, original, 0tisfieid
Sharles X. Oliver, original. Carroll
Dayld howell, Jr., original SolOn.
Alexander Muligan, original, Bath
,John b Alden, increase, Dixmont
Mayland +; Jacobs, increase Brooks
1xns xyusepn 4. woodward, restoration and Increase
ReC0Fdar Trn%@o. n~s.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
THE DOMINION.
Freight Trains Collide.

OTTAWA. Ont, March 2S.-Two freight
trains on the Canada Pacific road, one bound
east and the other west, c0llided near Frank
lin yesterday for enoOn. Both trains were
wrecked but no one was killed. The loss is
S1OOO0O -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
myers outruns George.

SYDNEY, n. S. w, March 2S.-Lon Myers
Of New York and w. G. George of England
ran 1000-yard race here on Saturday, Myers
won by six yards, in 2m. 19s.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
FROM NEW YORK.
Unloading the Wrecked scotia


New YORK, March 2S.-The work of un-
loading the wrecked steamer Scotia, which
now lies on the sand off Fire Island light is
being rapidly pushed forward. As soon as
the cargo has been discharged, an attempt
will be made to get the Scotia off the sand
bar. The hui is not much injured, and it is
expected that If the weather keeps fine they
will be able to get the steamer off today or
tomorrow.
No General Increase In Steerage
Rates.
All the transatlantic steamship represent
atives, except the White Star Line, have de-
ciaed not to increase the rate Of steerage
passage from Scandinavian ports from $40 to
S23 A few days ago the White Star advanc-
ed from $40 to S23, and it was thought that
the other lines would follow. The White
Star acts independently of all the other lines.
Sentenced to Sing Sing.
Charles Speidel, the trusted bookkeeper
and cashier of Q. d S. Werner, clothiers, of
this city, in April last was found to be de-
faulter and forger, to the amount of S13,4O4.
he was arrested and plead guilty. He was
sentenced to five. years imprisonment at
Sing Sing penitentiary.
Yachting News.
Commodore James ID. Smith. of the New
York Yacht Club received today the official
Sr"i,ChSS VI. q aAhcS 1SCil, VI tuo 1AOydl OOTk
Yacht Club in favor of the new steel cutter
Thistle, to compete for the America cup
MIR. Bell requests the tracing committee to
agree upon date as early in October as pos
slble. The Thistle is said, on excellent au-
thority, to be cutter of the irst-class. Her
dimensions are quoted as being 98 feet over
all, 80 feet on the water line, 20 feet 1-1Oth
inch beam, and a depth of IA feet l-1Oth
inch. Her lines are unusually fine, and she
is to be built entirely of steel.
The Stewart Ceramic Collection.
The sale of the Stewart collection of cera-
mics drew a fashionable throng this after
noon to the American art galleries. The
catalogue contains over 1000 lots and en-
braces some of the most exquisite specimens
OF sculpture, sterling silver, art furniture,
oriental porcelains, cloisson enamels, bronzes,
cut and engraved glass ware, etc. Most of
the curios were purchased by representa-
tives of private galleries. During the most
OF the afternoon the bidding was lively and
the prices were, in a majority of cases, be-
yond expectation, while others brought very
near the original prices. About 200 specf-
mems were disposed of, and the aggregate
amount realized was about S1450.
A Firm Disappears.
The members of the firm of Edmistar &
Waddell, large dealers in carriages and agri-
cultural implements, 95 Broadway, Williams
burgh, their confidential clerk, Miss Howard,
and their books have disappeared, leaving
liabilities at 100000 The firm was sup
posed to be doing well until about month
ago, when their stock was sold to satisfy
claim of 5000. The members of the firm
are supposed to be in Canada
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
Death of PauITulane.

PRINCETON, n j., March 2s.-Paul Tn
lane, the philanthrophist and founder of
Tulane University of California, died here
last night aged SO.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
A Victim of Cigarettes.

Lawrence O'Connor, bright young man,
died OF blood poisoning today caused by an
excessive use of cigarettes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
MAIN e.
Violating Revenue Laws.

HoULToN, March 2S.-Deputy United
States Marshals johnson and Andrews
passed through here today with several more
prisoners who have been violating the rev.
enue laws in this county.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every day (Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND, ME.
TERMS Eight Dollars Year. To mail sinh
scribers. Seven Dollars Year, II paid in advance
RATES OF ADvERTIsNG-One inch of snace
the length OF column, or twelve lines aonpareii
constitutes a square"
$1.60 per square, daily, first week; 75 cents per
week after; three insertions or less si On con. on
tinuing every other day after first week. SO cents
Hail square, three insertions or less, rs cents ;
one week, Sl.O0; 80 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Onoer head Oh "AMUsEMENTso and "AucrIoN
ssALEs, 500 per square per week; three inser-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.

Published every THURSDAY MoRNrNc. at a.. 20
year; II paid in advance, $500 a YEAR
Advertisements inserted in the 'sMAINE STATE
rhEss Swnlcn mas large circulation in every
. serIon. and 30 cents per square for each subse-
Address all communications TO
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
Maine Money Going to Kansas.


RocKLAND, March 2S.--W. o. Fuller, Jr..
and c. f. Simmons of Rockland left to-
day for Kansas. Mr. Fuller was formerly
OF Rockland, but is now cashier and one of
the directors of the Linn County Bank, La
Cynge, Kansas. Mr.. Simmons accompanies
him to Kansas, and will be assistant cashier
OF the Bank of Pleasanton, just organized in
Pleasanton, Kansas He has for some years
held responsible position in the Rockland
National Bark. The new bank has paid
up capital of $4,000. Wendall p. Rice.
formerly of Thomaston in this State. is
president, and w. G. Fuller, Jr., vice presi-
dent. portion of the banks stock is held
by Rockland capitalists. Considerable Knox
county money is invested in Kansas. A new
company, styled the Union Investment Com
pany. has just been incorporated there
through the efforts of Mr.. Rice, he being at
its head. Among the stockholders of the
new company are Governor Bodwell, ex-
Governor Connor, f. E. Richards of Rock
port, A. f. Crockett, John S. Case, John T.
Berry, G. e. Little, Berry Brothers, and
others of Rockland
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29

Mean daily bar. ..29585 Maximum ther-34I
Mean daily ther. 1877 Minimum ther 3o7
Mean daily DIV pt.334 Max vel. wind. IL L
Mean daily hum. 9S.7 Total precip. -. l oe
Z. P. JONES. Pvt S. G., U.S.A.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
Wrecked on Old oIIIey Ledge.

THoMAsToN, March 2S.-Yesterday morn
ing the crew of the White Head life saving
station, Penobscot Bay, found the schooner
Leaping Water, Captain Hopkins, of Vinal-
haven, ashore on Old Cilley ledge ten miles
below White Head. All sails were set and
the small boats and crew had gone. evidently
having left in hurry. The schooner is fast
breaking up. She Is 81 tons. Wreckers
saved portion of the merchandise. The
schoonerprobably went on to tine ledge early
yesterday morning in the heavy westerly
rnln
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
Election al rhomaston

THoMAsToN, March 2S.-The annual town
meeting was held at Thomaston today The
following officers were elected:
Moderator-C. A. Leyensaler.
Clerk-W. s. Gilchrist.
~ mSelectmen-William H. Hatch 7. S. Andrews,
=; ;Assessors-John c. Leyensaler w. L. Catland.
w. s. Gilchrist
Treasurer-W. C. Burgess
supervisor of Schools-E. nj. O'Brion.
Road Commissioner-W +. Gay.
Railroad Directer-E. r. O'Brion
Saler, j. Ii Hewitt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29

LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, March 28, Is
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
THE wsATHEs.
WASHINGTON, March

WASHINGTON, March 30.
The indications for Maine and New Hamp-
shire are rain and snow, followed by fair
weather, colder, northwesterly winds.
For Vermont, fair weather, preceded by
light snow in the northern portion, nearly
stationary temperature, and northwesterIy
winds
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
Blaine in the West.

New YORK, March 2S.-James G. Blaine
and daughter. who have been in the city
since Friday, start tomorrow morning for
the West. They will visit st. Louis and
Denver and then go to Indian Territory to
visit Mrs. Blaine's daughter, Mrs. Coppinger
Miss Amy sherwin at Bangor.
BANGOR, March 2S.-@'he Amy Sherwin
concert here tonight was most brilliant
success. The advance sale of tickets was the
largest for the entire season, and the Opera
House was packed. Miss Sherwin was in
splendid voice and was given an ovation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29

Northwest signals continue on the Atlantic
coast from Norfolk region to Eastport.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-29
No General Increase In steerage
Rates,
Sentenced to Sing Sing.

Charles Speidel, the trusted bookkeeper
and cashier of G. & S. Werner, clothiers, of
this city, in April last was found to be a de-
faulter and forger, to the amount of S13, 3,4O4
He was arrested and plead guilty. He was
sentenced to five years imprisonment at
Sing Sing penitentiary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-22
The state Fair Not Bankrupt.

At the meeting OF the trustees of the Maine
State Fair, Friday evening" Secretary DENIM
son arose and denied that the society was
bankrupt or anywhere near that point and
there was no thought of bankruptcy among
the trustees:
The board made an inventory of the assets
of the State Fair and placed the figures at
$50, 500, this is about 81 200 more than the
inventory of exTreasurer Osgood, made by
him in August, 1886, the increase being in
estimates of value and in new cattle sheds,
poultry building, horse stalls, etc. The in
ventory of 1886, made out by ex-Treasurer
Osgood Cat that time treasurer of the State
Fair) places the assets at $40, 080 60 and the
liabilities at S25, AL so, making the assets
over liabilities SIT 1888, 10. In the above in
ventory the land owned by the State Fair
(about AZ acres in alb is figured at Sll, 900
this being the price originally paid 1t has
been greatly improved and is worth more
money TODAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-22
A new and elegant sign has been placed

A new and elegant sign has been placed in
position upon the Castle Hall of Calsnthe
Lodge, Knights of Pythias in Darby Block.
The design is representation of the official
Jewel of Past Chancellor with the word
stPythsn" above and Hall" below the same.
1t is the product of great artistic taste and
skill and is the most beautiful sign of the
kind in the State. The painting was done by
Mr.. Hollis r. Randall of this city and the
beauty and excellence Of the work reflects
great credit upon that gentleman. Mr..
Charles r Smith constructed the wood work
and the sign exactly fitted the space "a false
window intended for it when swung into
position. 1t will be of great convenience to
knights coming to the city, who now will be
able to find Calanthe Lodge room without
b ing obliged to make repeated enquiries,
and is an ornament to the street.
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City Personals.

lily fcT9On0l1s
Mr.. Treby johnson spent the Sabbath in
Lewiston.
Mrs. f. F. Pillsbury and daughter are vis-
ting in town.
Rev. H. ]. White is spending his vacation
in Providence. r. 1.
Master Percival Gould is spending the
season at Squirrel Island.
Rev. Melville Mclaughlin spent Friday
and Saturday in the city.
Mr.. Ellsworth Senfest of Lowell. Mass,
was visiting 10 the city last week.
Mr.. Herbert Watt and wife of Boston are
spending their vacation in the city.
Mrs. Mary Isabelle Gould and daughter
Miss Mabel, are visiting Mrs. Samuel Rolfe,
Portland.
ter, N. H., visited their old home in this city
last week.
Misses Nellie and Grace, daughters Of
Rev. C. L. Libby of Lewiston, are visiting at
No. Augusta.
Mrs. Lucius Hubbard and daughter, Miss
Olmstead and Miss johnson are on trip to
Squirrel Island.
DR.. E. H. Hill of Lewiston. brother of DR..
Hill of the Hospital, has been spending a
few weeks in the city.
At Hotel North ]. C. Treat, Philadelphia !;
John <. Cray, Lewiston; Seth Patterson, Al
fred Call, James Coombs, Wiscasset.
Mr.. Morton, Hon. d. j. McGllicuddy,
Capt. Black and Mr. Thomas F. Murphy are
spending few days on Hodgdon's Island.
Miss Susie Copp and DR.. Williams spent
the Sabbath in Liberty. Miss Copp will visit
her old home in that place for several weeks.
The Cony brother, and party of their
friends took an outing in the country Satur-
day, their conveyance being four seated
wagon.
Mr.. Geo. B. Files, Mr. Elisha Springer, and
Miss Hattie Whitehouse, were among the
passengers for down river ports on the
steamer Islander, Saturday
EsAt the Cony House: B. Simmons, U MON /;
ExCity Marshal B. F. Andrews, Portland !;
J. F. Pickering, Lincoln; H. O. Preble, j.
ID. Miller, Leo. Payne, c. H. Kenison, Wat
ervile.
Hon. E. c. Burleigh, State Treasurer, was
at the Hotel Fiske Tuesday and improved the
opportunity to take plunge in the surf. Mr..
Burleigh was very much pleased with Old
Orchard.-Sea Shell.
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Painless Regulation.

1t 10 no longer question Of doubt-although the
contrary was once believeI-that medicines which
produce violent effects areunsuitedto other than des
perate emergencies. In other words, that SUPER
potent remedies calculated to weaken and iniure
the system rather than reform its Irregularities.
Among medicines of facilitating effect are cathar-
tics and cholagogues which copiously and abruptly
ev acuate the bowels Because il does not do this,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters lie preferable to the
class OF purgatves Painless in its ef-
fecs ii is sufficiently active to remedy chronic con-
stipaion 1t relieves by invgorating the intestines,
and enables, not forces, them TO perform the duty
imposed upon them by nature. Promoting the Sc
erection OF bile in normal quantities by its heathful
ly stimulating effect upon the liver, it is eminentiy
conducive TO digestion. and contributes in small
degree to keep the bowels regular.